Candida auris, RT-PCR

Candida auris is an emerging fungus that presents a serious global health threat. The organism is often multidrug resistant and can persist in healthcare environment for weeks. The C. auris RT-PCR Assay is a real-time polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) test based on the CDC assay parameters.

Portal Ordering Code: CANDIDA AURIS
CPT Code(s): 87798

Fee Schedule

Storage and Transport Criteria: Specimen Storage Specimen Transport

Acceptable Specimens

Minimum Volume

Frozen Range
-70°C - 0°C

Refrigerated Range
0.1°C - 8°C

Room Temperature Range
8.1°C - 30°C

Stability at
4°C - 25°C

Axillary or groin swab in liquid Amies 1 mL Acceptable Acceptable at 4°C – 25°C up to 96 hours Acceptable at 4°C – 25°C up to 96 hours 8 hours
Includes: N/A
Methodology: RT-PCR
Assay Category: LDT (Laboratory Developed Test)
Reference Range: See laboratory report
Alternative Names: Candida Real Time PCR
Preferred Specimen(s): Axillary or groin swab in liquid Amies
Alternative Specimen(s): N/A
Minimum Volume: 1 mL
Special Instructions: N/A
Reject Criteria: Inadequately labeled specimens

Leaking specimens

QNS (quantities not sufficient)

Specimens not meeting the Storage & Transport criteria upon receipt at laboratory
Setup Schedule: Testing is performed on an as-needed basis.
Turn around time (TAT): 2 business days from arrival at the lab

Acceptable Specimens	Minimum Volume	Frozen Range -70°C - 0°C	Refrigerated Range 0.1°C - 8°C	Room Temperature Range 8.1°C - 30°C	Stability at 4°C - 25°C
		Specimen Storage			Specimen Transport
Axillary or groin swab in liquid Amies	1 mL	Acceptable	Acceptable at 4°C – 25°C up to 96 hours	Acceptable at 4°C – 25°C up to 96 hours	8 hours